Giuseppe Carattino
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Giuseppino "Giuseppe"•Carattino |
| Used name | Giuseppe•Carattino |
| Nick/petnames | Pino |
| Born | 15 May 1919 in Varazze, Savona (ITA) |
| Died | 4 September 2014 in Varazze, Savona (ITA) |
| Measurements | 176 cm / 74 kg |
| Affiliations | VCN, Varazze (ITA) |
| NOC |  Italy |
Biography
Giuseppe Carattino began sailing at age 14 when he was allowed to navigate and assist his fathers and uncles in exchange for cleaning and organizing their equipment. Carattino was a seven-time Italian Champion in Flying Dutchman and was the 1955 Mediterranean Games gold medalist in the Dragon class. Carattino was awarded the Knight of the Republic for his sporting accomplishments and in 2002 was given the Bronze Star by the state of Italy.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | Sailing | ITA |
Giuseppe Carattino | |||
| Three Person Keelboat, Open (Olympic) | Galatea II | 9 |
Olympic family relations
- Cousin of Antonio Carattino
- Cousin of Domenico Carattino
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Mediterranean Games (1–0–0 1955 Barcelona SAI gold: Flying Dutchman)